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The Benjamin Dixon Show

The Benjamin Dixon Showthebenjamindixonshow.com
News and commentary from a progressive perspective.

Cautiously idealistic yet reasonably pragmatic: as hopeful for the future as he may be, Benjamin Dixon isn't afraid to tackle the issues of today. The Benjamin Dixon Morning Show is the go-to source thanks to the talent and power of our team including Rebecca Azor, DJ XXXclusive, independent journalist Georgia Fort, Dr. Carl Mack, and our producers that make everything happen behind the scenes.
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Episodes

Like It Or Not: Ft Shevrin Jones | Haiti's ZERO Vaccines | McConnell’s Corp Shenanigans

*** Support the show and get access to TWICE the content at the AFTER PARTY! Patreon.com/thebpdshow *** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones joins us to discuss the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings and the resulting special election in Florida’s 20th district. Plus Fox News’ Peter Doocey misrepresents Colorado’s voting law and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell All that and more on Like It Or Not

Apr 07, 20211 hr 58 min

Like It Or Not: COVID Variant Spreading | Georgia Fort Reporting on Chauvin Trial | GA Voter Boycott

*** Support the show and get access to TWICE the content at the AFTER PARTY! Patreon.com/thebpdshow *** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Georgia Fort connects to give an update on the trial of Derek Chauvin. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson vetoed an anti-Trans bill on Monday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a warning to CEOs to butt out of the debate around voting rights, and Texas Governor Greg Abbot canceled his scheduled opening pitch at ...

Apr 06, 20211 hr 2 min

Like It Or Not: Derek Chauvin on Trial | Infrastructure...at last?? | Gaetzgate | News & Politics

****Join the Like it Or Not hosts every morning for the AFTER PARTY! Twice the content! Patreon.com/thebpdshow **** On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were gone for a minute - but we’re back! As we enter week two of the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, we’ll review key moments from week one. We’ll also discuss President Biden’s infrastructure proposal and the talking points coming from both sides on that subject. Plus Representative Matt Gaetz is finding hi...

Apr 05, 202148 min

Quick Announcement For This Week Ft. Rebecca Azor

We'll be back Monday, April 5th! Originally streamed on the evening of Sunday 3/28 Support The Benjamin Dixon Show and Like It Or Not! Get ad-free content and exclusives: Patreon.com/thebpdshow

Mar 29, 20213 min

Like It Or Not: Voting Rights on Life Support | Biden’s Loaded Press Conference

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’ll cover what went on at President Biden’s first press conference, Georgia’s passing of a new voter suppression law and the ensuing arrest of a state representative. Plus we talk some philosophy. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 26, 20211 hr 58 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Nicholas Freudenberg & Councilman Khalid | Voting Reform | McCain's Privilege

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Public health practitioner Dr. Nicholas Freudenberg joins us to discuss his new book “AT WHAT COST: Modern Capitalism and the Future of Health”, and Councilman Khalid Kamau comes through to discuss his work on the South Fulton City Council as well as his candidacy for Mayor. We’ll also discuss Meghan McCain’s privilege blinders and the voting rights bill HR1 is moving for...

Mar 25, 20212 hr 2 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Adrienne Lawrence | GOP Gaslights on Boulder Shooting | McConnell's Racism Lie

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Adrienne Lawrence joins us for our second hour of coverage and breaks down the issues! Also during a senate hearing yesterday, Democratic Senators called for reform and regulation in response to the shooting in Boulder Colorado while GOP Senators stuck to “thoughts and prayers”. Plus Mitch McConnell lies about the history of the filibuster. All that and more on Like It Or...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 48 min

Like It Or Not: #BoulderShooting | Ft Chuck Modiano & Ana Kasparian | Border Crisis

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Chuck Modiano joins us to discuss his coverage of Haiti and #StopAsianHate protests in response to the ATL shootings, and TYT’s Ana Kasparian comes through to discuss the latest stories and the Mass Shooting in Boulder, Colorado. We’ll also discuss the situation at the US/Mexico Border. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 23, 20211 hr 53 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Georgia Fort | Warnock on Gun Laws & Hate Crimes | Samaria Rice Speaks Out

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Georgia Fort joins us as guest host to break down the latest stories! Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia took to the Sunday talk shows to call the ATL spa shootings the hate crimes they are. And Tamir Rice’s mother, Samaria Rice has spoken out calling for Black Lives Matter activists to stop profiting off her son’s death. Plus Congresswoman Boebert has an interesting defe...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 34 min

Weekend Wrap Up Podcast

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow Just checking in and catching up.

Mar 21, 202145 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Abdul El-Sayed | Arrest @ VP Home | ATL Shooting Misinfo | #FreeHaiti

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We speak with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on his book co-written with Dr. Micah Johnson, ‘Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide’. Also, an armed man was arrested outside VP Kamala Harris’ residence and misinformation and fallout in the Atlanta spa shootings case. Plus Virginia Governor Northam enables ex-convicts to regain voting rights and Marjorie Taylor Greene is upset over cooki...

Mar 18, 20211 hr 53 min

Like It Or Not: ATL Shootings | Ft. Cliff Albright, Jabari Brisport, & Kshama Sawant | US Empire Over?

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Breaking news on the ATL spa shootings that took place last night. Cliff Albright comes through to discuss recent organizing and protests for voting rights. We’ll also be joined by NY state Senator Jabari Brisport to talk about the latest happening in his state, and Seattle Council Member Kshama Sawant discusses Amazon and recall efforts she’s facing. Also, Larry Kudlow p...

Mar 17, 20212 hr

Like It Or Not: Ft Nyasha Junior & Brandon Brooks | Terrorists at Border? | Haaland Makes History

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by Dr. Nyasha Junior & Brandon Brooks! Also, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy fear mongered with falsehoods at the border, and Rep. Deb Halaand was confirmed to become the nation’s 1st indigenous cabinet secretary. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 16, 20211 hr 27 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Mike Elk & David Sirota | #BreonnaTaylor & #GeorgeFloyd | KY “Public Safety” Bill

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Ahmed Baba joins us to discuss his work building independent media at Rantt Media, and Kamau Franklin & Kalonji Changa of Renegade Culture come through. Also, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue officials in Austin if they did not lift COVID restrictions and the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson is being reopened. Plus, according to Nige...

Mar 15, 20211 hr 39 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Mandela Barnes | Biden’s COVID Speech | Sharon Goes Karen

On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes to discuss what's needed beyond the COVID relief bill. We’ll also cover Biden’s national address that focused on tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharon Osbourne's Karen moment, and honor the legendary Shirley Chisholm. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 12, 20212 hr 1 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Ahmed Baba,Kamau Franklin & Kalonji Changa | $1400 Coming | Farage Erases History

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Ahmed Baba joins us to discuss his work building independent media at Rantt Media, and Kamau Franklin & Kalonji Changa of Renegade Culture come through. Also, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened to sue officials in Austin if they did not lift COVID restrictions and the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson is being reopened. Plus, according to Nige...

Mar 11, 20211 hr 53 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Akela Lacy & Bärí Williams | New Cuomo Allegations | Stimulus & Black Farmers’ Aid

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by Akela Lacy to discuss efforts to abolish qualified immunity and recent wins in Nevada for Democratic Socialists of America, and Bärí A. Williams joins us to address congress not wanting to pass a COVID bill nor a living wage. Also there are women that have come out with new allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the COVID stimulus bill aim...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 48 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Torraine Walker, & Jonathan Smucker | CDC Update | Royal Racism | Media Stupidity

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by journalist and filmmaker Torraine Walker to discuss the progressive movement and dealing with centrism, as well as political organizer Jonathan Smucker to talk about organizing in the Biden era. Also We’ll take a look at new guidelines issued by the CDC for those who have been vaccinated. Plus Meghan Markle gave Oprah details about racism in the Royal Fami...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 59 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Egberto Willies,T. Greg Doucette,Brianna Westbrook | Sinema Antoinette | Masks Burn

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’re joined by guests Egberto Willies of Politics Done Right to discuss the comments by Senator Joe Manchin and the problems he’s continuing to create for Democrats, as well as attorney T. Greg Doucette on the current state of our politics, and Brianna Westbrook to dig into Senator Sinema’s thumbs down antics. Plus Idaho citizens are burning masks and Poet Laureate Amand...

Mar 08, 20211 hr 49 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Cliff Albright & David Faris | Trump’s Decline | Right’s Lunacy

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We have the privilege to be joined by Cliff Albright, activist & Co-Founder of Black Votes Matter, and Professor and writer David Faris. We’re covering Trump’s fear of irrelevancy as indicated by his statements yesterday, plus we’ll look at the right’s idiocy starring Jim Jordan & Kevin McCarthy. Also Insurrectionist Richard Barnett had a tantrum during a virtual ...

Mar 05, 20211 hr 41 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Renitta Shannon & Matt Sienkewicz | Biden Striking Out | Cori Bush SLAMS Police

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were joined by Georgia state Representative Renitta Shannon to discuss her work in the state’s legislature, as well as Professor Matt Sienkewicz to get his perspective on the latest news. Also, President Biden denounced the governors of Mississippi and Texas for lifting their mask mandates and other COVID safety measures, and Congresswoman Cori Bush spoke out against p...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 47 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Nina Turner & Ken Klippenstein | No More Masks? | Snoop Snaps

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were joined by former Ohio state Senator Nina Turner to discuss congressional campaign, and we spoke with Ken Klippenstein about his last projects. Also, Mississippi and Texas are lifting their mask mandates and Snoop Dogg went the hell off during livestream on Twitch. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 03, 20211 hr 45 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Anthony Clark & Isiah James | John Brennan’s Shame | Illinois End Cash Bail

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We were joined by Anthony Clark and Isiah James to discuss their activism and campaigns. We also connected with music artist Jovonte Arnold and showcased one of his songs. Plus, the state of Illinois has passed legislation that will eliminate cash bail. And former CIA Director John Brennan is embarrassed...All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 02, 20212 hr 7 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Anthea Butler & Marianne Williamson | Trump’s CPAC 2021 | Cuomo Scandal Erupts

Download the ad-free version: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We’ll be joined by Professor Anthe Butler and Marianne Williamson. We’ll also take a look at what went down at CPAC 2021, including the idolization of Donald Trump. Plus NY Governor Andrew Cuomo is engulfed in scandal. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Mar 01, 20212 hr 9 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Omari Hardy & Francesca Fiorentini | Biden Strikes Syria | GOP Transphobia

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Florida state Representative Omari Hardy & Francesca Fiorentini join us! Breaking overnight, the Biden administration launched strikes in Syria and Democrats are allowing the Senate Parliamentarian to stop the $15 minimum wage from being included in the COVID relief bill. Also, Republicans have increased their transphobia through the roof (if that’s possible)...

Feb 26, 20211 hr 57 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Brian Murphy & Chris Rabb | Romney on “Trump 2024” | Jordan & Connolly Fight

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We'll speak with historian Brian Murphy as well as Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb. Also, Mitt Romney has predictions on “Trump 2024”, and Representatives Jim Jordan & Gerry Connolly got into a heated exchange yesterday. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Feb 25, 20211 hr 47 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Harvey Kaye & Christian Smalls | Cruz & Johnson Shenanigans | Biden’s Got a Facility

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Professor Harvey Kaye joins us to give his insight on all that is happening, and Christian Smalls comes through to discuss his work and activism. Also, Ted “Cancun” Cruz plays the victim and Ron Johnson pushes Insurrection conspiracy theory. Plus a migrant facility has been reactivated under the Biden administration with the intention to hold children due to othe...

Feb 24, 20211 hr 47 min

Like It Or Not: Ft Carl Hart & Georgia Fort | 500K COVID Deaths | Herschel Walker Anti-Reparations

Support the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: We speak with neuroscientist and professor Dr. Carl Hart as well as producer and journalist Georgia Fort. Also, we'll discuss Herschel Walker's testimony to Congress against reparations. President Biden addresses the US passing 500,000 COVID deaths and Meghan McCain is upset about her vaccine. All that and more on Like It Or Not!

Feb 23, 20211 hr 45 min
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